Williams College Employee Handbook

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Weather-related Leave

As a residential college Williams must continue to support its students regardless of inclement weather or other emergency situations. The College, therefore, does not close. Williams is, however, concerned with the safety of its employees in extreme weather conditions. It relies on each person's discretion in determining whether to come to work or leave early in bad weather. In these circumstances time taken must be charged to vacation or unpaid time.

In extreme circumstances the College may decide to close administrative offices not directly associated with the essential functions of the College. The decision to do so will be made by the Vice President for Operations. In this event employees who are sent home or are not required to report to work will continue to be paid.

In the event the College opens late or is closed for general business, announcements will be made by 6:30 a.m. on the local television: WTEN/News 10 or radio stations: WNAW (1230 am) or WMNB (100.1 fm) or on the College's weather line: 597-ICEY (597-4239). If administrative offices are closed early, senior staff will notify their respective departments.

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